Committee & Forum News

(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The next Greater Midwest Region update will take place on Monday, December 19, at 2:00 PM CST. The update will cover the following topics. the "new" nnlm.g…

(via the Illinois Library Association) Due to calendar changes by the Illinois General Assembly, we have had to reschedule four of the ILA Legislative Meet-Ups to coincide with dates when the legislature is not in session and legislators are availabl…

(via the Reference and User Services Association) The next “RUSA 101” webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 20, at 1:00 PM CST. RUSA 101 is intended for individuals who are new to the division or want to learn more about opportunities…

(via Devin Savage, Illinois Institute of Technology) This is a reminder that the second Annual Meeting of Library UX Chicago will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Thursday, December 15, at the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Paul J. Galvin…

(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) Have you considered serving on an ACRL committee? Find out more next week with this free webinar: ‘Tis the season to volunteer! If you’re interested in opportunities to connect and network with oth…

(via the Association of College and Research Libraries) If you’re interested in opportunities to connect and network with others in the field or want to gain leadership experience by serving on an ACRL committee, now is the time to submit your …

(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) NASIG is pleased to announce the application cycle for its 2017 grants, awards, and scholarships to be awarded at the Annual Conference being held June 8-11, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Please visit the Awa…

(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) Employees in ALA’s Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services are hosting a gathering of Chicago area LIS/Archives and Info Workers committed to upholding the professional ethics of diversity,…

(via Margaret Chambers, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) Mark your calendars for the 4th annual GLRSC: Harnessing the Winds of Change on June 8-9, 2017 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Oak Brook, IL This conference is an oppor…